Vyncent
A masculine variant of the name Vincent, derived from Latin meaning "conquering".
Name Census estimates that about 93 living Americans carry the first name Vyncent. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vyncent today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vyncent births was 2007 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vyncent. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vyncent. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
93
~ 1 in 3,685,531 Americans
Peak year
2007
11 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2021 SSA rank
#8,120
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Vyncent: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vyncent from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 60 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vyncent by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vyncent during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vyncent
The name Vyncent has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is a variant spelling of the name Vincent, which derives from the Latin word "vincere", meaning "to conquer" or "to overcome". This name was originally given to children as a reminder of the importance of being victorious over adversity and challenges in life.
During the early days of Christianity, the name gained popularity due to its association with Saint Vincent of Saragossa, who was martyred in the year 304 AD. His unwavering faith and willingness to endure torture and execution for his beliefs made him a revered figure in the Christian tradition, and many parents chose to name their sons after him as a symbol of strength and courage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vyncent can be found in the writings of the 5th-century historian Prosper of Aquitaine, who mentioned a Christian martyr named Vyncent who was executed in Gaul (modern-day France) during the persecutions of the late Roman Empire.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Vyncent remained popular among various European cultures, particularly in regions with strong Catholic traditions. Several notable historical figures bore this name, including Vyncent of Beauvais (c. 1190-1264), a French Dominican friar and scholar who authored the influential encyclopedic work "Speculum Maius".
Another famous bearer of the name was Vyncent van Gogh (1853-1890), the renowned Dutch post-impressionist painter known for his vibrant and expressive works, such as "The Starry Night" and "Sunflowers". His artistic genius and tragic life story have made him an iconic figure in the history of art.
In the 16th century, Vyncent Ferrer (1350-1419), a Spanish Dominican friar and missionary, gained widespread recognition for his preaching and efforts to convert non-Christians to Catholicism. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and is the patron saint of builders and brick-makers.
During the Renaissance, Vyncent de Paul (1581-1660), a French Catholic priest, became renowned for his charitable works and dedication to serving the poor and destitute. He founded the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) and the Daughters of Charity, and his tireless efforts earned him the title of "The Apostle of Charity".
In more recent times, Vyncent Scully (1927-2022), an American baseball broadcaster and writer, achieved fame for his iconic voice and poetic descriptions of the game. He was the longtime voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers and received numerous accolades, including induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
People
Vyncent + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vyncent as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vyncent: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vyncent?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 93 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vyncent going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,685,531 US residents.
Is Vyncent a common name?
We classify Vyncent as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 94 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vyncent most popular?
The single biggest year for Vyncent was 2007, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vyncent is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vyncent in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vyncent a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vyncent in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Vyncent still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vyncent in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vyncent can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Vyncent?
You can see how many Americans are named Vyncent on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.